An Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by Klein & Quenzer A.G. in its Original Packet of Issue

A textbook example of an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class by this maker; silver frame with a blackened iron core (magnetic); on loop for suspension (marked “65” for Klein & Quenzer A. G., Idar Oberstein); with its mint period-original ribbon; measuring 44.33 mm x 44.51 mm; weighing 19.0 grams; with dark and very attractive patia; worn, but overall near extremely fine condition. Accompanied by its original paper packet of issue; with “Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1939” embossed in black ink on the obverse in Gothic script; maker marked “Klein & Quenzer A. G., Oberstein” on the reverse; measuring 129 mm x 104 mm; overall extremely fine condition.